Overnight Intensive Therapist (Awake) - Part Time

Hiringplatform; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Lumenus Community Services in Richmond Hill is seeking an Overnight Intensive Therapist (Awake) for part-time night shifts (10 hours) on a rotating schedule, Fridays through Sundays. The role supports adults with dual diagnoses in live-in treatment homes, providing a safe, structured, and predictable environment.

You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, document care, and collaborate with staff during night hours to ensure consistent care and safety.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum experience in a residential setting with treatment plan development and implementation.
• Ability to support individuals with complex needs including dual diagnosis.
• Commitment to anti-racist and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Remain awake throughout the night to maintain a safe, supportive environment.
• Implement prescribed treatment plans and assist with morning routines.
• Maintain shift-change communication and complete daily logs.
• Follow safety procedures and perform house maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

Leadership

Autism

Dual diagnosis

Anti-racist lens

Education

SSW Diploma

CYC Diploma

Job description

Overnight Intensive Therapist (Awake) - Part Time

POSITION TYPE: Regular Part-time (30 hours/week)

POSITION CLOSING DATE: October 5, 2026

HIRING RANGE: $43,281 - $49,599 (salary based on 30 hours per week)

LumenusCommunity Servicesiscommittedtodiversity,equity andinclusion.Wevaluearecruitmentandselectionprocessthatisinclusiveandbarrier-freeandweencourageapplicationsfrom all individuals including, but not limited to, all cultures, religions, racialized communities,abilities,sexual orientations,andgenderidentitiesandexpressions.

We are currently hiring for a regular part time Overnight Intensive Therapist role in our adult program located in Richmond Hill. This position is based on a rotating schedule (weekdays and weekends) hours from 10:30pm to 8:30am or 11:00pm to 9:00am (10 hours per shift).This role is scheduled on a rotational basis, covering Fridays through Sundays.

The live in treatment programs are transitional in nature (service users do not live with us long term) and serve individuals with dual diagnoses (developmental disabilities and other secondary diagnoses such as autism and other mental health, behavioural, or emotional issues). The treatment homes are co-educational in nature and are designed to be responsive to individuals with high needs who are unable to access already existing community-based resources due to their clinical profiles (i.e., high need for support and supervision). The programs assist service users in achieving their individualized goals by providing safe, structured and predictable environments.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Remainawake throughout the night to ensure a supportive, safe and predictable environment;
• Follow and implement the prescribed individual treatment plans and facilitate social and life skills training for the service users in relation to morning routines;
• Ensure ongoing communication of pertinent events to other staff and supervisors through the shift change process and communication book;
• Carry out all safety requirements and emergency procedures;
• Assume various responsibilities in accordance with the operation of the residence (ie. daily logs & house maintenance).

Preferencewillbegiventoanindividualwithknowledgeandexperienceinsupportingpersonswitha dual diagnosis within the adult sector and experience in the implementation of service plans,which incorporate: sexual orientation, gender identity, ethno-racial needs, social and life skills as well asbehaviouralassessmentandmanagementtechniques.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma, a Child and Youth Counsellor (CYC) Diploma, orequivalenteducationandexperience;
• At least two years experience working in a residential setting with a focus on the development and implementation of treatment plans; preferable with individuals with complex needs;

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS ANDABILITIES:

• Exhibit Leadership within a team enviroment;
• Abletodemonstrateknowledgeofautism,dualdiagnosis,andtheimpactontheserviceusersandtheir families;
• Clear exposureto workingthroughananti-racistandanti-oppressivelens.

Ability to work effectively in collaboration with a range of professional and non-professional individuals;

Functions as an independent self-starter with limited “on-site” supervision;

Adapt philosophy, knowledge and skills to a residential based setting;

ADDITIONALREQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactoryclearanceunder the VulnerableSectorScreening process;
• MedicalclearanceinaccordancewithLumenusCommunityServicespolicyonpre-employmentmedicals;
• Abilitytoperformtasksinvolvingphysicalactivity,includinglifting,bendingandprolongedstandingaswellabilitytobetrained in CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)techniques;
• Flexibility to work in different locations as needed.

We ask applicants to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection processknown in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will worktogether with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for theselectionprocesswhich will enableyoutobe assessed in afairandequitablemanner